Main cause of death of Jorge Messi, father of star Lionel Messi

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentine star Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68 on Friday evening in a clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario, after a long illness. Argentine and Spanish media reported the death, but no official statement from the family has been issued specifying the nature of the illness or the direct cause. Jorge was the primary supporter of his son's career.

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentine star Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68, according to Argentine and Spanish media announced on Saturday. Reports, including from Infobae Argentina and El Litoral, confirmed that the death occurred at 10 PM Friday in a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. No official statement from the Messi family has been released yet revealing the nature of the illness or the direct cause of death, despite unconfirmed reports suggesting he had pancreatic cancer. The family had issued a statement in June asking for privacy and to avoid spreading rumors about Jorge's health. Jorge was the cornerstone of Lionel's career, being his first supporter from his early steps in Rosario, accompanying him to Spain to join Barcelona, and managing his professional affairs for many years. The father's health condition affected Lionel, who previously revealed that his tears after scoring a goal in the World Cup were an expression of difficult days due to his father's deteriorating health.